Location

John McIntyre Conference Centre

Lean Agile Scotland is delighted to welcome you back to the John McIntyre Conference Centre.

A warm, modern venue in one of the most beautiful corners of Scotland’s capital city.

Nestled at Pollock Halls, right beside the stunning Holyrood Park and the foot of Arthur’s Seat, the JMCC gives you the best of both worlds: quiet green space when you want to unwind, and quick access to Edinburgh’s historic city centre when you want to explore.

The venue is just a short hop from Edinburgh Waverley station, with plenty of buses and taxis nearby. If you’re flying in, Edinburgh Airport connects smoothly into the city, making travel straightforward for attendees coming from further afield.

If you’re staying over, you’ll find comfortable on-site accommodation and plenty of nearby places to eat, walk, and relax - all within a scenic setting that feels welcoming from the moment you arrive.

It’s a friendly, accessible space that perfectly complements the spirit of Lean Agile Scotland - open, engaging, and designed to help great conversations happen.

Accommodation

If you need accommodation in Edinburgh, we have some discounted rates available at our accommodation partners -

The Scholar Hotel - 4 Star Hotel on Campus.

Use code DIRECT or EVENT for a discounted rate - Visit website here

Please note the above rates are subject to availability

Here are some other hotels in Edinburgh City Centre that offer competitive rates

Premier Inn Edinburgh City Centre Royal Mile - Visit website here

Hub by Premier Inn Edinburgh Royal Mile - Visit website here

If you and your team are attending the event and require 10 rooms or more, Premier Inn offer a group booking service, which you may find useful. More information can be found on their website.

Location

Plane

You can fly direct to Edinburgh from over 150 destinations. Edinburgh International Airport is 6 miles out of the city centre and easily accessible by tram, bus or taxi.

Train

Edinburgh Waverley train station is in the heart of the city, less than 2 miles from John McIntyre Conference Centre. It has direct routes to and from many cities across the UK.

By bus

Edinburgh Bus station is approximately 2 miles from John McIntyre Conference Centre, or a 35-minute walk. It has direct services to and from many towns and cities across the UK. The local buses are run by Lothian Buses, and there are a number of routes that will drop you a short distance from JMCC.

Tram

The Edinburgh tram system is ideal for travelling between the airport and city centre, or exploring the city. The nearest tram stop to John McIntyre Conference Centre is at St Andrew Square, a 35-minute walk away.

Taxi

Black cabs, private hire and Uber are all available in Edinburgh. A taxi from St. Andrew Square Bus Station or Princes Street to John McIntyre Conference Centre will cost approximately £8 and take 5-10 minutes. From the airport, it’s about £25 and takes 25 minutes.

Car

There is limited on-site parking on a first-come first-served basis at John McIntyre Conference Centre. There are 6 Park and Ride services in Edinburgh with frequent journeys into the city centre.

About Edinburgh

Edinburgh, Scotland’s capital, boasts a rich and intriguing history that effortlessly combines with the more modern aspects of the city to create an atmosphere that welcomes and invites visitors.

With a wonderful mix of historic and modern architecture, cobbled streets, old closes and wide avenues you can experience the depth of history simply walking through the city.

Find out more at Visit Scotland.

Make the most of your trip

We're lucky to host our conference in one of the most beautiful cities in the world. If you're making the trip up then why not make the most of your visit?

Some of our personal favourite places for a drink or something to eat are:

If you have time to take in some culture while you're here there is plenty to see in Edinburgh.

You could check out: